PHXConnect May 14, 2025

MAY 14, 2025

In This Issue: Bring Your Kids... with Face Painting Summer Heat: Protect Yourself Now 602 Day: Everything You Need to Know

602 Day is celebrated on Monday, June 2 - but City employees have a way to join the fun now! Check out all the ways to participate on our special 602 Day Employee page and read the details on these two pages.

Part of celebarting the 602 means celebrating the women and men who keep the City of Phoenix running. (That’s you!)

If you have a co-worker who deserves to be recognized for their hard work, send them a digital Kudos Card. It takes just a minute to fill out the form and then on June 2, their digital Kudos Card will be delivered to their work email. Send as many as you’d like. The Kudos Cards are available to send through Thursday, May 29.

Get moving with this year’s On the Move with 602 Step Challenge.

This year’s challenge will begin on Monday, June 2. This is perfect for groups of co-workers to team up for a friendly challenge against others in your office or across different departments.

For those who registered last month, you will need to register again for this new event along with everyone else when registration starts soon. Bonus: You can now have teams of seven people - so start forming your teams!

Every participant will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a prize. The step challenge goes through the end of June.

Note: Prizes or gift cards earned in this wellness event are considered taxable income and will be reported on employees’ W-2 forms, subject to wage withholding and taxes.

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CITY HALL Monday, June 2 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Inside Phoenix City Hall atrium Parking available in 305 garage for those who work outside PCH, CCG, and Municipal Court

This year, there will be two events for employees to gather and celebrate 602 Day. With supervisor approval, all City employees are invited to take a moment to have some fun with the planned activities.

Both events will have food available for sale, games and activities, photo booth, and giveaways.

ENCANTO CLUBHOUSE Tuesday, June 3 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Encanto Park Clubhouse, 2605 N. 15th Ave. All are invited, but intended for those who work outside of the downtown area

602 DAY GROUP PHOTO Wear a 602 Day shirt or bright colors on Monday, June 2 and join us for a photo on the first floor of City Hall at 11:30 a.m.

There are two ways to get your 602 Day T-shirt. Look for giveaway opportunities from now through June 2. Sign up for your chance to get your shirt now!

You can also pre-order a special limited-edition 602 Day T-shirt through State Forty Eight. To receive yours by June 2, you need to order yours by Friday, May 16.

Details on our special 602 Day webpage May 14, 2025

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Stay Informed. Stay Safe.

Many City of Phoenix employees work together in keeping the community safe during the Summer heat. It’s equally important to make sure our own team stays safe, too.

Employees are encouraged to take the Heat Relief Services Promotion Training in PHXYou to learn about the City’s heat relief efforts, heat stroke vs. heat exhaustion, as well as the differences between a hydration station and a cooling and respite center. Employees can use course code CMO107-ONL-Heat Relief Services Promotion.

Protect Your Own Health Stay Hydrated: Drink water and electrolyte drinks throughout the day.

If you feel thirsty, you may already be dehydrated .

Rest: If outdoors for an extended period of time, take regular breaks and cool down indoors or in shaded areas protected from direct sunlight.

Listen to your body: Common symptoms of heat stress include headaches, excessive sweating, thirst, nausea and dizziness. If you experience any symptoms, take action to cool, hydrate, rest, and if necessary, seek medical care. If you are at work, communicate with your supervisor right away.

Additional information regarding heat safety for employees working outdoors can be found in your department’s Heat Illness and Injury Prevention Plan or by contacting your department’s safety representative.

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Film Discussion: Intersexion The next Phoenix LGBTQ Employee Alliance film discussion is based on the film Intersexion. Participants are encouraged to watch the film ahead of time as it is not shown during the discussion session. 3x Cultural Competency Credits are being offered with your attendance.

Thursday, May 15 | 12-1 p.m.

Virtual link in PHXYou Register with event code: LEA100-VLT-LGBTQ Film, course ID # 121784

Sign Up for Stop the Bleed Training Stop the Bleed stations are being installed in many City facilities! In-person Trauma Bleeding Control trainings are now being offered to employees so they can learn how to control bleeding until first responders arrive and how to perform hands-only CPR. Trainings are scheduled on the second Tuesday and fourth Thursday through June. Register in PHXYou with course code OEM100-ILT-ResilientPHX: Trauma Bleeding Control Training. Employees can earn 3x Cultural Competency Credits.

Take the Autism Awareness and Sensitivity Training!

Help the City of Phoenix reach its goal of becoming a Certified Autism Center (CAC)! We partnered with the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) to offer employees training on autism overview, basic safety, communication and more!

Take the Autism Awareness and Sensory Awareness training - now available on PhxYOU.

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Weekly Awareness Webinars All employees are invited to this special webinar offered by Blue Cross Blue Shield.

During this one-hour event, experts will guide people through the factors, symptoms, treatments, and resources to help those with depression and anxiety.

They will also go over the stigmas to avoid.

Wednesday, May 21 12-1 p.m.

Register here: ComPsych is also offering a mental health awareness webinar. This training is designed to promote ways of supporting one another in the workplace.

Too frequently the response to mental health concerns in the workplace is confusion, fear, judgment, avoidance, and out-right rejection. This leads to a worsening of symptoms and a deterioration of performance.

The session will address signs and symptoms of distress and effective ways of providing support for co-workers.

Wednesday, May 28 12-1 p.m.

Register here

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Mindful Meditation Series Join our Health Coach for a 15-minute mindfulness meditation every Wednesday.

May 14-June 18 10 a.m.-10:15 a.m.

Register at Mindful Meditation Registration

Luxury Floral Arrangements Discover the art of creating luxury floral arrangements in this interactive class.

Guided by a floral design expert, learn practical techniques for designing beautiful floral displays using preserved flowers, greenery, and natural accents.

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned flower lover, this class will inspire your creativity and help you bring the beauty of every season into your home.

Thursday, May 22 6-7 p.m.

Register here Space is limited

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In Sight, On Site Registration is still open for getting your eyes checked and to order eyeglasses and/or contact lenses at City Hall.

REGISTER TODAY...

Wednesday, May 28 | Thursday, May 29 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

City Hall Assembly Rooms

All City employees are invited to sign-up for the services provided

by Sight On Site.

Click for additional information and registration

Biometric Screening Events LOCATIONS...

May 28 & 29: City Hall | 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

June 3: Calvin C. Goode Building | 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

June 5: Aviation Headquarters building | 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

June 11: Okemah Service Center | 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

The City of Phoenix has made an investment in your health by offering you a biometric screening, which can identify your risk for common chronic disease.

June 17: Fire Administration | 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

More information on how to schedule

If you want to participate and get the Wellness incentive, attend one of the health screening events to get your biometric numbers for your health assessment and count toward your PCP attestation visit.

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Be a Lifesaver Make a lifesaving donation without leaving the workplace. The City of Phoenix is partnering with Vitalant for a blood drive. If you donate, you will receive a $10 gift card from Vitalant and be entered for a chance to win $10,000, also from Vitalant..

Tuesday, June 3 | Wednesday, June 4 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

City Hall Assembly Rooms Sign up today

Sign Your Child Up for Face Painting Bring Your Child to Work Day is on June 12!

The Equal Opportunity Department will be offering face painting at the City Hall Atrium from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Sign up here.

Let Us Know Which Way To Go The Capitol Extension (CAPEX) and I-10 West Extension (10WEST) projects will extend light rail from downtown to the Arizona State Capitol area, then to the Desert Sky Transit Center. We are seeking your input on how the two projects connect in the State Capitol area.

Visit the Valley Metro pop-up in the Atrium on Wednesday, May 21 from 11 a.m.-1p.m. to view the route options and share your feedback.

Can’t make it in person? Participate online now through June 2 at Capitol Extension | Valley Metro or I-10 West Extension | Valley Metro.

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Featured Job of the Week Chief Construction Inspector Street Transportation Department (Close Date May 21, 2025) The Street Transportation Department is seeking Chief Construction Inspectors in the Design and Construction Management Division. This position is responsible for inspecting construction projects such as streets, storm drains, bridges, water and sewer mains, and other specialized projects to ensure compliance with standard and special specifications. Additional responsibilities include enforcing requirements on detailed drawings, plans, standards, and associated construction practices.

Key duties: Perform inspections of construction projects, streets, bridges, storm drain, and bike lanes.

Inspect materials grades, and other work for compliance with standard and special specifications, details, plans, and standard construction practices.

Prepare monthly estimates of work completed for payment for contractors.

Review documentation for Extra Work and write Adjustments for payments Install compliant facilities adhering to the American with Disability guidelines.

Ensure proper safety and traffic control procedures are followed.

Review Senior Construction Inspector Daily Reports, Extra Work, and Pay Estimates.

Oversee and train Senior Construction Inspectors, while managing their own construction projects.

Perform project construction coordination with City Departments, Utility Companies, and other Neighboring Cities.

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SALARY DETAILS: Pay Range: $30.31-$47.01/Hr. Hiring Range: $30.31-$40.61/Hr. (Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.)

(Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.)

Learn about role responsibilities and more information at phoenix.gov/jobs or log into eCHRIS Check out all current job openings here

DID YOU KNOW...

The City of Phoenix has an Employee Suggestion Program (ESP) that recognizes employees for ideas that improve City operations and services.

If your suggestion can be measured in terms of money saved or revenue generated, you could even receive a monetary award as determined by the ESP Committee.

Submit your idea through the Employee Resources tab on Inside Phoenix.

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